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unstuffy

unstuffy

4.3
Casual and friendly so people feel comfortable
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈstʌfi/
  • Informal
translation icon : informal
  • They wanted their wedding to be unstuffy and fun rather than formal and traditional.

Examples

  • The restaurant has an unstuffy vibe that makes everyone feel comfortable.

  • Her unstuffy attitude helped new employees feel at ease on their first day.

  • The unstuffy atmosphere made everyone feel welcome.

  • This cafe has a very unstuffy vibe.

  • The office atmosphere was unstuffy, allowing everyone to express their ideas freely.

  • Her unstuffy approach to parenting made her kids feel comfortable sharing their concerns.

  • The restaurant is known for its unstuffy vibe, making it perfect for casual gatherings.

Synonyms

casual
vsunstuffy
194 2.8

Informal and relaxed, not serious

is like that but emphasizes relaxed friendliness rather than thoughtlessness
informal
vsunstuffy
98 3.1

Not formal or official, relaxed and casual

leans more toward everyday relaxed tone and not too serious
unpretentious
vsunstuffy
9 5.1

Simple and honest in style and not trying to impress people

differs by focusing on relaxed informality rather than modesty or simplicity
free-and-easy
vsunstuffy
  • Informal
2 5.7

Relaxed and friendly without following strict rules

is relaxed too but stresses not being overly serious or rigid
unstilted
vsunstuffy
6.5

Natural and relaxed rather than stiff or formal

is similar but centers on being not overly serious rather than mere naturalness
unstarched
vsunstuffy
5.9

Relaxed and informal in manner or style

adds the idea of being relaxed while also opposing seriousness and rigidity
unlaced
vsunstuffy
  • Informal
7.3

A person who speaks and acts in an open, informal way that ignores social rules

is less about breaking decorum and more about being relaxed and informal
non-formal
vsunstuffy
  • Informal
3.8

Casual and relaxed in style, not official or strict

focuses more on being relaxed and not overly serious in social tone

Antonyms

formal
  • Formal
63 3.0

Using correct grammar without slang or contractions

rigid
35 4.0

Does not bend because it is stiff

How Formal

stiff
65 5.1
stuffy
  • Informal
31 5.6
formal
  • Formal
63 3.0
unstuffy
  • Informal
4.3
informal
98 3.1
casual
194 2.8

Surface Forms

unstuffy positive

Morphology

unstuffy = stuffy (transparent) = un + stuff + y

The sense is a direct negation of the 'formal/rigid' meaning of 'stuffy' using the productive prefix 'un-'.

Etymology

Unstuffy comes from the prefix un- 'not' plus stuffy, which can mean 'too formal or serious', so an unstuffy person or place feels relaxed and informal.